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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Kingdom film pre-release event in Hyderabad's Yousufguda from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday; Traffic advisory issued
A pre-release event for the film Kingdom is scheduled to be held from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday (July 28, 2025), at the Yousufguda Battalion, Police Lines in Hyderabad An advisory from the Hyderabad Traffic Police said that a large gathering of the public is expected at the event, which may lead to moderate traffic congestion on roads surrounding the Kotla Vijaya Bhasker Reddy (KVBR) Stadium. Commuters were advised to avoid the area and consider alternative routes to prevent inconvenience. Traffic diversions As per the advisory, traffic from Jubilee Hills Check post and heading towards Kotla Vijaya Bhasker Stadium will be diverted at Krishna Nagar Junction towards Srinagar Colony and Panjagutta. Vehicles from Maitrivanam Junction and proceeding towards Jubilee Hills Check post and Madhapur will be diverted at Yousufguda Basti towards RBI Quarters, Krishna Nagar Junction, and onwards to Jubilee Hills Check post. For those travelling from Maitrivanam Junction towards Borabanda Bus Stop, diversions will be in place at Savera Function Hall via Krishnakanth Park, GTS Temple, Kalyan Nagar, and Mothi Nagar before reaching Borabanda. In the opposite direction, traffic from Borabanda Bus Stop towards Maitrivanam Junction will be diverted at Prime Garden in Kalyan Nagar via Midland Bakery, GTS Colony, Kalyan Nagar Junction, Umesh Chandra Statue U-turn, ICICI U-turn, and onwards to Maitrivanam. In case of any emergency or travel assistance, commuters may contact the Hyderabad Traffic Police helpline at 9010203626.
The Hindu
19-07-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Sudden downpour causes traffic jams across Hyderabad, IT Corridor on July 18
Sudden rains brought commuters on their knees on Friday evening, with the arterial roads connecting Hyderabad and the IT Corridor in Cyberabad experiencing bumper-to-bumper traffic and jams. Hyderabad Traffic Police issued multiple advisories on social media platform X, urging commuters to avoid travelling unless necessary and warning of a 'high lightning risk.' 'Due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging, vehicular movement is slow from JBS, Kharkhana, McDonald's, RTA Trimulgherry towards Alwal Junction,' the department tweeted around 4 p.m. Delays were also reported on routes leading from PVNR, Attapur and Narsingi to Lakdikapul and Banjara Hills, prompting police to suggest alternate routes. Traffic bottlenecks were particularly severe near Chilkalguda, Indira Park, Chatrinaka and Langer Houz, where roads were inundated. Overflowing drains were also reported at MBNR X Roads, Karbala Maidan and the underpass near Alugaddabavi. Waterlogging around New Market Metro Station and other arterial stretches slowed traffic to a crawl, leading to widespread delays during the evening rush. 'It usually takes me about 20 minutes to get from Trimulgherry to Secunderabad Clock Tower, but today it took almost an hour,' said M. Praveen, a commuter caught in the downpour. 'Traffic was at a snail's pace, and with water everywhere, it was a nightmare,' he said. In Cyberabad, scores of IT employees were left stranded as traffic delays mounted by the minute. Cars and pushcarts were seen submerged in knee-level water on the Gachibowli main road, also called the Preston Prime Mall road. Angry netizens called for better road infrastructure and timely repair works to avoid inundation. 'See this is how west Hyderabad looks after 2 hrs of continues rains,' said one of the X users. 'This particular section has been the same since past few years. They should build a big drain from here to Khajaguda lake nearby,' said another. Around 5.30 p.m., Google Maps showed a 45-minute delay on the Hitec City main road, a 43-minute delay on the PV Narsimha Rao Expressway, and a 22-minute delay on the Gachibowli–Miyapur road. The Hitec City road and Gachibowli road each saw delays of 18 minutes, while the Balanagar main road reported a 15-minute delay. Commuters on the Gachibowli flyover and the Kukatpally Housing Board (KPHB) to Hitec City road faced delays ranging between 13 to 15 minutes, with wait times only worsening as the evening progressed. Social media was flooded with complaints from frustrated commuters caught in the gridlock. 'We are stuck on the AMB flyover for over 30 minutes, please help,' posted Vaibhav Patel, tagging the Hyderabad Traffic Police on X. The six-lane third-level flyover, officially known as the P. Janardhan Reddy (PJR) flyover was inaugurated just three weeks ago, is already witnessing serious traffic snarls. At Kothaguda Junction, commuter Sunil K. raised concerns over the reckless behaviour of food delivery riders. 'It's horrible here with delivery bikes not caring for traffic signals and jumping them. They're driving all around. This needs to stop and traffic sense needs to be enforced,' he wrote. With more showers forecast in the coming days, officials have urged citizens to stay indoors unless travel is absolutely necessary.
The Hindu
18-07-2025
- The Hindu
Traffic diversions for Bonalu processions on July 20 and 21
The Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued an advisory in view of the Bonalu festivities on July 20 and 21, with diversions planned across old city, Amberpet, and Chilkalguda areas to ensure public safety and smooth movement of devotees. Traffic diversions will be enforced around Mahankali Temple in Amberpet from 6 a.m. on July 20 to 6 a.m. on July 22. Vehicles from Uppal heading towards Chaderghat or MGBS will have to use Amberpet flyover. Devotees visiting the temple will be allowed to park at the GHMC ground via the underpass. In case of heavy congestion, traffic from Uppal and Ali Café will be rerouted through D.D. Colony and Shivam Road. In Chilkalguda, movement around Katta Maisamma – Pochamma Temple will be restricted on July 20 and 21 between 5 a.m. and 11.00 p.m. Traffic coming from Seethaphalmandi and Allugadabavi will be diverted towards Warasiguda, Namalagundu, Padmarao Nagar, and surrounding areas. On July 21, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., restrictions will be in place for Simha Vaahini Sri Mahankali Lal Darwaza Bonalu procession in old city. Vehicular traffic will not be allowed on several routes leading to Lal Darwaza, Aliyabad, Nagulchinta, Gowlipura, Charminar and adjoining areas. Vehicles from Engine Bowli, Falaknuma, MBNR X Roads, and Kandikal Gate will be diverted towards alternate routes such as Tadban, Misrigunj, Khilwat and Ramaswamy Gunj. A complete shutdown of vehicular movement has been announced between Madina X Roads and Engine Bowli via Gulzar Houz, Charminar and Himmatpura till the conclusion of the procession. Heavy vehicles will be restricted from entering sensitive areas including Chatrinaka, Nayapul and Charminar. Dedicated parking areas have been arranged for devotees at locations including Alka Theatre, Arya Vyshya Mandir, VDP School Ground, Charminar Bus Terminal and others, depending on the route of entry. Public transport buses will not be allowed towards Charminar, Falaknuma and Nayapul, and will instead terminate at designated points such as Afzalgunj, Darulshifa X Roads and Engine Bowli. In case of emergencies or travel assistance, people can contact traffic helpline on 9010203626 or follow real-time updates via Hyderabad Traffic Police official social media channels.
Hans India
17-07-2025
- Hans India
Traffic cops launch daytime drunk driving crackdown
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad city traffic police has intensified its crackdown on drunk driving by launching surprise checks during daylight hours at various key locations across the city on Wednesday. This strategic move follows concerning incidents of daytime drunk driving, particularly involving school bus and commercial vehicle operators. According to the traffic police, this initiative aims to reinforce road safety awareness and curb the growing trend of alcohol consumption during daytime, especially among drivers of two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and transport vehicles. Contrary to the common perception that drunk driving primarily occurs at night, recent data and incidents have indicated that a significant number of accidents are linked to daytime intoxication. "These checks are being conducted at accident-prone and hotspot locations across the city," stated V Chandra Kumar, Assistant Commissioner of Police, South East Zone. "These checks were organised strategically at locations without causing traffic congestion, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted flow of traffic." Offenders found driving in an intoxicated condition will be booked under relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act and produced before the Hon'ble Courts, facing substantial fines, imprisonment, and temporary or permanent suspension of their driving licences. Hyderabad Traffic Police reiterates that drunk driving constitutes a serious offence and endangers not only the life of the offender but also the lives of innocent road users. Regular checks will continue both during the day and night to ensure public safety. Police have requested commuters to refrain from driving under the influence of alcohol and to cooperate with Hyderabad Traffic Police.
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- The Hindu
Traffic curbs for Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu on Sunday
The Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued traffic curbs for Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu, to be held in Secunderabad from July 13-15. With thousands of devotees expected to gather at the temple mainly on Sunday, traffic congestion is anticipated within a two-km radius of the temple. Passengers travelling to Secunderabad Railway Station are advised to plan ahead and start early. They are requested to use Platform No. 10 entrance via Chilkalguda, as heavy congestion is expected that side. Junctions likely to experience traffic snarls include Karbala Maidan, Ranigunj, Old PS Ramgopalpet, Paradise, CTO, Plaza, SBI X Road, YMCA X Roads, St. Johns Rotary, Sangeeth X Road, Patny X Road, Park Lane, Bata, Ghasmandi X Roads, Bible House, Minister Road and Rasoolpura. From Sunday midnight till 3 a.m. on Tuesday, roads leading to Mahankali Temple from Tobacco Bazaar and Hill Street, Subhash Road from Bata X Roads to Rocha Bazaar, the approach from Adavaiah X Road and General Bazaar to the temple, will be completely closed for all vehicular movement. Traffic coming from Karbala Maidan towards Secunderabad Railway Station will be diverted at Ranigunj X Roads via Minister Road, Rasoolpura X Roads, left turn at PNT flyover, HPS U-turn, CTO, SBI X Roads, YMCA X Roads, St. Johns Rotary, Sangeeth and Gopalapuram Lane. RTC buses returning from the railway station towards Tank Bund will be routed through Chilkalguda X Road, Gandhi Hospital, Musheerabad X Road, Kavadiguda and Marriot Hotel. Buses heading towards Tadbun and Begumpet will take Clock Tower, Patny X Roads and YMCA X Road. Vehicles from Bible House towards Secunderabad Railway Station and Trimulgherry will be diverted at Ghasmandi X Roads towards Sajjanlal Street or Hill Street and Ranigunj. Traffic from SBI X Roads and Paradise to Tank Bund will be diverted at Patny X Roads towards Paradise, Minister Road or Clock Tower. Vehicles from Clock Tower towards RP Road will also be diverted at Patny X Roads towards SBI X Roads or via Paradise and Minister Road. Traffic from CTO Junction to M.G. Road will be diverted at Paradise X Roads via Sindhi Colony, Minister Road and Ranigunj. Vehicles from Patny X Roads will be redirected at Paradise X Roads towards CTO Junction. For those travelling from Punjagutta to Secunderabad Railway Station, the suggested route is via Khairatabad Junction, IMAX Rotary, Telugu Talli flyover, Lower Tank Bund, RTC X Road, Musheerabad X Road, Gandhi Hospital and Chilkalguda X Road. Entry to the station should be from Platform No.10. Travel through Patny, Paradise Junction, Begumpet and Punjagutta is discouraged due to expected congestion. Commuters are advised to plan in advance and contact at 9010203626 in case of emergency. Updates will also be available on the Hyderabad Traffic Police's social media platforms.
